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Washington, DC Disability Information

DC prides itself on being an accessible city.

Washington, DC is one of the most accessible cities in the world, and the city’s hospitality industry stands ready to welcome visitors with special needs. If you’re planning a visit, consult these resources for assistance.

The DC Department of Motor Vehicles recognizes disability tags from other states. Cars bearing disability tags may park in designated spaces, park for double the posted time in metered or time-restricted spaces, and park for free at metered spaces.

Metro prides itself on being one of the most accessible public transportation systems in the world. In addition to a comprehensive website outlining services available to mobility challenged visitors, Metro has also compiled a downloadable guide to accessible transportation options throughout the region.

ScootAround offers scooter and wheelchair rentals for a minimum of three days, weekly or for longer periods of time so that you can navigate the city and its site in comfort and ease. Call 1-888-441-7575 for details.

Orthopaedic Mobility Rentals provides service daily, weekly or monthly rentals throughout the DC Metro area. Call 571-340-8961 for more information.

Attractions
While all of DC’s attractions and cultural institutions are welcoming and accessible to visitors, the following attractions maintain dedicated web pages outlining their accessibility features, including ramps, sign language-interpreted tours and wheelchairs.